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LoC No.: 11016726
Title: The American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan" by Channing Arnold and Frederick J. Tabor Frost is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the authors' explorations in Yucatan, also known as the "Egypt of the New World," focusing on the region's ancient Mayan civilization and its architectural marvels. It aims to delve into the historical and ethnological significance of the Mayans, drawing comparisons with ancient cultures around the world. At the start of the narrative, the authors share their motivation to leave their mundane suburban life in search of adventure in Yucatan. They vividly illustrate their departure from Liverpool amidst the dreary atmosphere of a British autumn, transitioning to the excitement and apprehension of embarking on a lengthy sea voyage. Through descriptive language, they convey not only their physical journey but also the emotional turmoil associated with breaking free from societal norms. The opening sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the cultural and historical landscape they are about to encounter, promising insights into both the ruins of the Mayan civilization and the contrast between their expectations and the realities of travel in Mexico. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arnold, Channing
Author: Frost, Frederick J. Tabor
EBook No.: 42061
Published: Feb 10, 2013
Downloads: 351
Language: English
Subject: Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities
Subject: Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel
Subject: Mayas
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11016726
Title: The American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Matthias Grammel and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan" by Channing Arnold and Frederick J. Tabor Frost is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the authors' explorations in Yucatan, also known as the "Egypt of the New World," focusing on the region's ancient Mayan civilization and its architectural marvels. It aims to delve into the historical and ethnological significance of the Mayans, drawing comparisons with ancient cultures around the world. At the start of the narrative, the authors share their motivation to leave their mundane suburban life in search of adventure in Yucatan. They vividly illustrate their departure from Liverpool amidst the dreary atmosphere of a British autumn, transitioning to the excitement and apprehension of embarking on a lengthy sea voyage. Through descriptive language, they convey not only their physical journey but also the emotional turmoil associated with breaking free from societal norms. The opening sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the cultural and historical landscape they are about to encounter, promising insights into both the ruins of the Mayan civilization and the contrast between their expectations and the realities of travel in Mexico. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arnold, Channing
Author: Frost, Frederick J. Tabor
EBook No.: 42061
Published: Feb 10, 2013
Downloads: 351
Language: English
Subject: Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities
Subject: Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel
Subject: Mayas
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.